1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec

1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec

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The Nissan Skyline GT-R is an iconic Japanese sports coupe in the Nissan Skyline range. Dubbed “Godzilla” by Wheels magazine in Australia when released there in 1989, it was rated by many motoring magazines, including the well-respected Wheels, as providing performance and handling equal or superior to that of European icons like the Porsche 911 and the Ferrari Testarossa, at a considerably lower price.

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The Skyline’s home-market competitors have included the Honda NSX, Toyota Supra, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Subaru Impreza WRX STi, and Mazda RX-7.

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The M·spec Nür and V·spec II Nür were limited (1000 units) versions of Nissan Skyline GT-R with Super Taikyu N1 spec engine, for Japanese market.

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It included 300 km/h speedometer, 3d grade name emblem, and addition body colour option (millennium jade metallic). The vehicles went on sale on February 26, 2002.

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Car Specifications

Engine: 2.6L I6 Twin Turbo

Weight: 1,666 kg / 3,672 lbs

Power: 206 kW / 276 hp / 280 PS

0-100 kph: 5.2 seconds

Torque: 293 Nm / 216 lb-ft

Top Speed: 250 kph / 155 mph

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